Shadowing Practice: Buyo screen-time - Learn English Speaking with Video
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101 sentences
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There at the end is a replica of an ancient jewel which...
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Hmm?
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As I was saying, that crystal is a replica of an ancient jewel which...
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Hmm?
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An ancient jewel?
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You do remember it's my birthday tomorrow, right?
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I planned to wait another day, but...
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So you did get something.
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Hand it over.
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That, my dear, is an authentic mummified hand of a water in, which...
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Here, Buyo.
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Eat.
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Ooh, ah!
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That's an antique!
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Replica this.
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And what about that girl?
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The one with the hair?
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What did she want?
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Duh, the jewel, of course.
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What if she won't give it back?
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I can already hear Inuyasha.
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I never asked for your help.
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Go home.
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You only slow me down anyway.
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Hm, that's right.
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Oh, what am I worrying about him for?
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That's it then.
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Chapter closed.
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As far as I'm concerned, it was just a fairy tale.
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Kagome, it's dinner time.
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Plus your friend's on the phone.
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Coming!
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It does.
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This ancient get out of the well chant has been passed down through generations of Higurashi priests.
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Then how come you've been at it for three days and nights and Kagome still hasn't come back?
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What's the problem, Priyo?
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Got a cold or something?
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Or maybe my hair still smells a little gross.
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I'm trying to control my life.
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I'll take things into my own hands.
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That'll show them.
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I pulled a muscle that time.
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I hope...
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Who's biting people's heads off?
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We need to do the dishes.
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I'll get to them later, Kagome.
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Okay.
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Thanks.
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See you later.
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Dear, you studied hard.
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Look, sis, I got an 82.
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I heard.
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Good job.
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What are you doing?
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Cut it out.
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You better get a perfect score next time.
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You're joking, babe.
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Okay, settle down.
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Time for dinner, you two.
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I'm home.
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Just the per...
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We can eat when we get back.
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Ow! That hurt!
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That's enough.
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Stop teasing the cat.
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Hey, what are you doing to the cat?
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Sit, boy!
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Wait up!
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Don't talk to me or I'll forget everything I memorized this morning.
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Today's my last chance to get back on track.
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Surprise!
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Any ashes here?
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Yo.
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What are you doing here?
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You're late, so I came to get you.
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Isn't it kind of obvious?
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Come on, let's get going.
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Are you out of your mind?
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I've got an important test tomorrow!
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What are you so mad about?
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Hi, see you!
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Emily!
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I'm just glad that you're safely home again, Kagome.
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Mm -hmm.
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What's the matter?
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You tired or something?
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Not tired, really.
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Oh, singing in the choir, cooking, performing on stage.
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Can family members come, too?
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Sure, I guess.
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Oh, that sounds good.
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Then why don't we all go?
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You don't have to do that.
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Oh, nonsense.
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I simply must see my granddaughter perform.
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Hey, can I go too?
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No way!
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Buyo, you're kind of heavy.
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Inuyasha, I wonder how he's doing.
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Even while we were all heading back to Kaede's village, it felt a little awkward speaking to him.
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Meow.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Buyo screen-time”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Kagome, jewel, ancient, replica. This video has 101 sentences and 504 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:37. The speaker talks slowly, about 109 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 25 of its 101 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| jewel noun | /ˈd͡ʒuːəl/ | A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone. |
| replica noun | /ˈɹɛplɪkə/ | An exact copy. |
| gross adjective | /ɡɹoʊs/ | remarkably great, big, vast in an often unpleasant way; (of behaviour) Highly or conspicuously offensive. |
| muscle noun | /ˈmʌs.əl/ | A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement. |
| crystal noun | /ˈkɹɪstəl/ | A solid composed of an array of atoms or molecules possessing long-range order and arranged in a pattern which is periodic in three dimensions. |
| settle verb | /ˈsɛtəl/ | To determine (something which was exposed to doubt or question); to resolve conclusively; to set or fix (a time, an order of succession, etc). |
| priest noun | /ˈpɹiːst/ | A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple. |
| bite verb | /baɪt/ | To cut into something by clamping the teeth. |
| awkward adjective | /ˈɔk.wɚd/ | Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments. |
| tale noun | /ˈteɪl/ | A rehearsal of what has occurred; narrative; discourse; statement; history; story. |
| safely adverb | /ˈseɪfli/ | In a safe manner; without risk; using caution above all else. |
| dish noun | /dɪʃ/ | A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle. |
| nonsense noun | /ˈnɒn.səns/ | Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning. |
| ash noun | /ˈæʃ/ | The solid remains of a fire. |
| babe noun | /beɪb/ | A baby or infant; a very young human or animal. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come back verb | To return to a place. |
| get back verb | Return to where one came from. |
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. |
| head off verb | To begin moving away. |
| pass down verb | To hand over, pass through or transfer to a lower level, next generation, etc. |
| settle down verb | To make or become quiet and calm after a period of disturbance or restlessness. |
| wait up verb | To stay awake waiting for somebody to return. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Hey, what are you doing to the cat?
- What are you doing here?
- Are you out of your mind?
- What are you so mad about?
- Then why don't we all go?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has been passed · you've been |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm trying · are you doing · You're joking |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | won't give · I'll take · That'll show |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to do · have to do · must see |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 20 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: dish /dɪʃ/, ash /ˈæʃ/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like jewel, replica, gross.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.